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Educator Resources: Why Animals Migrate Lesson Plan

K12 and Youth

Why animals migrate lesson plan

This lesson plan from National Geographic's Great Migration series will have students asking important questions about what causes animals to migrate, whether for mating, due to food scarcity or even to deal with harsh weather conditions. Click here for the free lesson plan and resources.

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